Teacher Training amp Education Content Creator

Teacher Training & Education Content Creator

• Department: Education
• Location: Remote
• Supervisor: Chief Schools Officer
• Contract: 12 month fixed term (with possibility of extension)
• Status: FullTime
• Compensation: Based on experience

Job description

Still I Rise an international NGO works towards development and the realization of humanitarian projects aiming at providing education and support to refugee children and youth is looking for a professional with a proven track record of creating engaging content for teacher and student training courses as well as other audiences. The selected candidate will remotely be in close contact with our schools and classrooms to collect useful key information about best practices that they will then showcase in our training materials projects and other pieces of communication. The person will be responsible to effectively communicate the Still I Rise educational model to a variety of audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Remotely observing classes in our schools reviewing documents and attending regular calls in order to be fully informed about current onsite practice.
• In close liaison with departmental colleagues preparing a suite of diverse dynamic and learnercentred virtual teacher training courses by writing content and adapting existing material. Topics of the courses will range widely including inquirybased learning inclusion of children from vulnerable backgrounds and mentorteaching.
• Creating and updating content for Insieme a studentfacing virtual programme of workshops held in hundreds of schools across Italy. Translation of material may be provided if writing content in English.
• Tracking feedback forms and monitoring Insieme registrations in order to continually improve the programme.
• Preparing informational material about Still I Rise and approaching school leaders so that they may opt to implement their own initiatives inspired by elements of our educational Model.
• Be the departments point of contact for our donor care team by providing them with uptodate qualitative information about our activities.
• Other associated activities requested by the Chief Schools Officer

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Capacity to quickly absorb ontheground practices via remote calls remote observation of classes and reviewing of documentation and to then communicate our Model theory and practices effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences.
• At least two years direct experience with teaching classroom practices and pedagogical approaches
• A demonstrated appreciation for modern innovated and studentcentred approaches in the Education and Protection & Safeguarding sectors
• A demonstrated desire for radical change to outdated approaches to schooling structures teaching and learning
• Ability to communicate fluently in both verbal and written English
• Warm and professional communication with a variety of audiences
• Enthusiasm for teamwork and an ability to develop effective and productive collaborations with colleagues of a diverse set of backgrounds and approaches
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and remotely with proactivity and passion
• High proficiency in Google Suite

Preferred Skills & Requirements

• Masters Degree or its International Equivalent in Education or Related Field with 35 years work experience
• Knowledge of the Italian school system
• Proficiency in the Italian language

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications including a copy of their CV & Motivation Letter by sending an email to the address: indicating in the subject ***Teacher Training & Outreach Content Creator***

Please kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Still I Rise.